US Bridges

Cth Ss over Plum Creek

Fair

Pepin County, Wisconsin · 2.4M S JCT Cth D to N · Structure no. B46000800000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
163
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Ss over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth Ss over Plum Creek in Pepin County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 163 vehicles a day, projected to reach 179 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Ss
CrossesPlum Creek
Location2.4M S JCT Cth D to N
RouteCounty Highway 0SS
CountyPepin County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.56844, -92.12851
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2022)
Projected traffic179 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Ss over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Ss over Plum Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Ss over Plum Creek carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Ss over Plum Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Ss over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.